Traffic Control Devices

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-25-550A2.1 for Traffic Control Devices, seeking comprehensive statewide procurement of critical transportation safety equipment. The solicitation covers multiple line items including 10 Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs), 60 replacement cartridges with lighting, 20 manuals, LED light bars, strobe lights, portable barricades, water-filled barriers, and temporary rumble strips. The procurement requires vendors to propose equipment from pre-approved manufacturers like TrafFix Devices, Verdego, and Valtir, with specific technical specifications detailed in Part A, Section A.7.3 and various attachments. Responses are due on August 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm Central Time in Austin, TX, with the initial contract term running from the award date through November 30, 2026, and potential two additional one-year renewal options. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, with lines 1-8 being grouped and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis, while lines 9, 10, and 11 may be awarded to different vendors. Bidders must comply with Buy America requirements, ensuring all steel, iron, and manufacturing processes occur in the United States.

The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive vendor qualifications, including mandatory insurance coverage with commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability. Vendors must be pre-approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (CWZTCD) list and Material Producer List (MPL). A 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee will be charged to the contractor, which must be factored into pricing, and the contract allows for annual price adjustments based on specific Producer Price Index metrics. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes quantities ranging from 1 to 1,066 units across various line items, suggesting a substantial potential award value. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but includes comprehensive compliance requirements related to equal employment opportunity and state procurement guidelines. Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive, covering statewide delivery and associated fees, with vendors required to provide a 12-month warranty covering 100% parts and labor, and maintain authorized dealer support within 72 hours of notification.